Player Updates

The Marlinshave signed reliever Vin Mazzaro to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday, per FOX Sports Florida.

After a strong 2013 campaign, Mazzaro struggled to make it back to the majors in 2014. He registered 2.52 ERA over 50 innings of relief at Triple-A Indianapolis. He posted a 3.48 ERA in just 10 1/3 innings of work with the Pirates last season.

The Pirates made several roster moves Saturday, including the placement of reliever Stolmy Pimentel on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and the promotion of right-hander Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The team also called up Vin Mazzaro and optioned fellow pitcher Brandon Cumpton. The latter was touched for four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of a start Thursday in Baltimore.